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Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans to sack Man United manager Erik ten Hag and replace him with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi,Ratcliffe and his company INEOS are expected to run football operations at Old Trafford when a deal to purchase 25 per cent of the club is completed – with that agreement possibly the first step in a phased takeover.
It is believed the decision has been provisionally made to dismiss Ten Hag, regardless of forthcoming results – including the Saturday lunchtime kick-off away at Fulham.Any replacement for Ten Hag will be charged with completely overhauling the club’s playing style after a dreadful start to the 2023-24 campaign.and won the League Cup but is now under immense pressure from fans.
But while the current hierarchy are indeed willing to keep Ten Hag in place, Ratcliffe and INEOS have plans of their own – which also include a complete overhaul of the coaching set-up at Old Trafford.Man United sit eighth in the Premier League having won five and lost five in their opening 10 league games.
The Red Devils’ Champions League hopes remain alive after beating FC Copenhagen 1-0 at Old Trafford on 24 October.He led them to a first-ever Europa League qualification last season – and the Seagulls sit seventh in the Premier League this term.
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